SR PROGRAM WORKER- HC

SENIOR PROGRAM WORKER - HOME CHORES

General Summary

Under the supervision of the Senior Programs Director, performs household and maintenance tasks at the homes of eligible senior citizens. Mows and trims, wash windows, walls and ceilings and assists in other maintenance and construction activities. Schedules clients for service, maintains calendar, and maintains daily activity records. Provides social contacts with seniors.

Essential Functions

• Performs household maintenance tasks including yard work, snow removal, lawn trimming, minor household repairs, seasonal maintenance tasks such as installing weather stripping, screens, or storm windows, installing safety grab bars, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors inside the home, and strenuous cleaning activities. Also does minor repairs to fences, decks, stairs, and cabinets on seniors’ property.
• Collects and submits all donations, completes required paperwork, and distributes receipts as directed.
• Provides social contact with seniors in a courteous manner; observes clients, noting any unusual behavior, incoherent speech, complexion changes or other conditions and reports concerns immediately to the supervisor.
• Maintains daily client records of services provided. Prepares other reports or records as required by the funding source.
• Maintains assigned equipment such as grease and oil changes, sharpening blades and ensuring safety and cleanliness of equipment.
• Work with and assist others in the Senior Activities Program as assigned.
• Inspect truck, tractor, and other tools used in the process of aiding seniors.

Other Functions

None listed

This list may not be inclusive of the total scope of job functions to be performed. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or modified at any time.

Employment Qualifications

Education: High school graduation, or equivalent experience. General knowledge of household maintenance and repairs desirable.

Experience: Prefer some experience working with older adults.

Qualifications:

Ability to communicate effectively orally and written.

Knowledge of maintenance equipment and procedures.

Knowledge of senior department structure, services and policies.

Knowledge of financial rules, regulations, laws and procedures.

Skill in basic carpentry and exact measurements.

Skill in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Skill in precision mowing and trimming of lawns.

Skill in performing construction related jobs.

Other Requirements: Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license.

The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description. The qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute employment or promotional standards, but as general guidelines that should be considered along with other job-related selection or promotional criteria.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Worker’s Compensation Code: 9015

Occupational Employment Statistical Code: 67000

Physical Requirements {This job requires the ability to perform the essential functions contained in this description. These include, but are not limited to, the following requirements and working conditions. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants unable to fulfill one or more of these requirements}:

Ability to travel throughout the county to seniors’ homes.

Ability to walk over uneven surfaces to access clients’ homes.

Ability to climb stairs to access clients’ homes and clean upstairs.

Ability to climb step ladders to perform cleaning tasks.

Ability to lift, push, and pull furniture in order to perform cleaning tasks.

Bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching in order to perform cleaning tasks.

Ability to run mowers and related yard maintenance equipment.